Tonight brings the sad news that chef Pascal Sauton's Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine is closing. He is well known in Portland for the French inspired bistro, Carafe, which closed he sold in early 2011. Pascal went on to found Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine later that year. The 2500 square foot storefront offered a retail … [Read more...] about Pascal Sauton’s Milwaukie Kitchen and Wine Closes
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Pascal Sauton for “Hottest Chef”
Zester Daily guest writer John Gorham, owner of Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder, has strong opinions on the silliness of contests on some food blogs - ...But the contest that pushed me over the edge was named “The Hottest Chef.” Not hot as in “rising star” or “making great food.” No. Hot as in good … [Read more...] about Pascal Sauton for “Hottest Chef”
Pascal Sauton Competing in Boston Lobster Cooking Showdown
Chef Pascal Sauton of Milwaukie Kitchen & Wine, will be going up against a group of chefs from around America at the first annual Shucks Maine Lobster World Series, to qualify for the final round in Maine later this year and a $5000 first prize. He is preparing a French-inspired, Oregon-spiced "Wild Mushroom … [Read more...] about Pascal Sauton Competing in Boston Lobster Cooking Showdown
Our Portland Interview Archive
Interviews? We have a ton of them! Have you checked out the interviews on this website? There are pages of them done by multiple writers. We have done many interviews over the years with chefs, restaurant owners, cooks and more, the result is an honest dialog with people in the food industry. You’ll find the list … [Read more...] about Our Portland Interview Archive
Chef Pascal Sauton to Open Culinary Center
Pascal Sauton, formerly of Carafe restaurant, is slated to open Milwaukie Kitchen & Wine in late October 2011. The 2500 square foot storefront will offer a retail section, with specialty groceries and over 100 wines from Europe and the Northwest, as well as a wine club and wine tasting. In addition, Milwaukie … [Read more...] about Chef Pascal Sauton to Open Culinary Center
Pascal Sauton Leaves Carafe Bistro
Pascal Sauton is no longer involved with Carafe, the French bistro on Market street across from the Keller Auditorium. Pascal says "as far as he knows the restaurant will stay open", but that he "has no idea what direction it will take". He is going to "take a little break and pursue some interests I've had for a … [Read more...] about Pascal Sauton Leaves Carafe Bistro
Beaker & Flask Opening Delayed, Lucier Horror Story and More
Kevin Ludwig's eagerly anticipated restaurant, Beaker & Flask, has pushed back their opening date Now he's hoping for late August to September. Kevin has hired chef Benjamin Bettinger, most recently chef de cuisine at Paley's Place, Doug Paquin to handle the beer, and well-known bartender Lance Mayhew to help … [Read more...] about Beaker & Flask Opening Delayed, Lucier Horror Story and More
Cheap Ingredients, Oregonian Anonymity, Ristretto Roasters & More
Some restaurants are turning to cheaper ingredients to offset the cost of more expensive ingredients From an article on MSNBC.com, Call it a menu makeover: Steakhouses are adding buffalo meat alongside filet mignon, pizza joints are trying new cheese products and seafood spots are replacing pricier entrees with … [Read more...] about Cheap Ingredients, Oregonian Anonymity, Ristretto Roasters & More